ANIMAL HUSBANDRY AND VETERINARY SCIENCE – 2003

       Time allowed:  3 hours    Maximum Marks: 200

Candidates should attempt Questions 1 and 5 which are compulsory, and ay THREE of the remaining questions selecting at least ONE question from each Section.

SECTION A

1.       Write short notes on any four of the following  in not more than 150 words:

(a)    Feed additives and feed supplements

(b)   Vitamin A and Vision

(c)    TDN and starch equivalent. Write their relative efficiency.

(d)   What is hay silage and how are they made?

(e)   Hormonal control of mammary gland of cow.

2.       Classify mineral required by animals. Discuss the factors affecting absorption of calcium and phosphorus. Write the deficiency symptoms of calcium and phosphorus. In dairy animals. Discuss the role of Vitamin D in calcium and phosphorus assimilation.

3.       (a) Give a critical review of various feeding standards along with their merits and limitations.

(b) Discuss various methods of measuring feed energy.

4.       Discuss the following:

(a)    Structure of female genetalia of a buffalo and write the function of each organ.

(b)   Metabolic disorders due to imbalance feeding.

(c)    Give composition of two prominent semen extenders commonly used.

(d)   Milk replacer and calf starter. Give on composition of each.